Tuesday, May 17, 2011

project fail?

I had this piece of wood that I bought at hobby lobby around Christmas time that I was going to use for another project but I never got around to it. So I thought it would be fun to make an inspirational sign. I thought something short and to the point was the best since it isn't very big. I googled 3 word sayings. I really liked, "be here now" because I interpreted as "be in the present". There are many times that I am doing one thing while thinking about the next thing that I need/want to do. And I just wanted a reminder to live for the moment, to really be aware, especially when it comes to playing with my girls. So I got to work. (Sorry I have no before photos.)

I painted the with a dark chocolaty brown. It soaked right in which is exactly what I wanted. Then I primed over that and once the primer was dry I painted on a sample color called Custard by Martha Stewart living. For the words I used another sample called Celtic gray. Then I distressed the sign. Even after all that it still didn't have the look I was going for. So I diluted some of the dark brown paint with water and painted it on, letting it sit for about 5 mins. Then I wiped it off. And here is the final result...

So why did I title this post project fail? Well first off I'm a perfectionist and the fact that the words progressively get bigger bugs me but the biggest thing is that "Be here now" kinda sounds like an order. Like, "get over here!" Am I crazy? About the sign...we'll address the other crazy later ;) Opinions please!!
partying over here...

19 comments:

i think it looks great! i am always the same way about my own projects, but honestly i would not have noticed the words getting bigger unless you told me. and i like the effect of the colors together. and i also like the saying... it's what it means to you. ok, off to bed so i can get up at 5 am. yip-freakin-ee.

I think it looks great! And I love that saying too. It doesn't seem like an order to me at all (and I totally wouldn't have noticed the words getting bigger if you didn't point it out). I say, project success! xo

I honestly can't see the words getting bigger...I think you are too hard on yourself...the sign looks great! I do exactly the same thing with projects...for example, that box I painted at Cassie's the other night is now repainted!!!

I think it looks great and I love the message! I am also a perfectionist. It is my biggest weakness. I have 4 pieces of painted furniture in my dining room. One of these days I will get pictures over to Cassie to sell, but every time I think I'm finished, I find something I don't like or want to change. Walk away from it and let it be for a few days. If it bugs you every time you walk in the room, then I would say to change something.

I think it looks great and didn't even notice the words getting bigger. I like the slight shimmer to the silver too. Good job. But, others are right, fix it if you don't like it b/c otherwise it will drive you nuts!

I agree with Amy @ Increasingly Domestic, another phrase like Enjoy the Moment would seem less bossy. Also, going lower case would help too. You have such great ideas! This sign is the perfect size for that place too!

I really like it, Andi. And it looks great in that space. The change in size of the letters isn't even noticeable. What's important is that it's your message and that you understand its meaning. You chose those words for a reason.

I agree with Gwen..I didn't notice the change in size of the letters either..even with being forewarned by yourself! Probably next time it would help to make the letters lowercase not capitals then you wouldn't feel like you're being yelled at. That's what you get for looking at emails and stuff..a thing about capitals!

LOL you're right, it does seem like an order but a good one. Think of it this way... Even if the words do get bigger as they go across it's the reminder that you need so you can "BE HERE NOW" so it completely serves it's purpose, no?

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